Month: June 2011

Deadline Looms For CA Restaurant Workers To Receive Food Handler Card

June 22, 2011 California Restaurant Association

The July 1 California Food Handler Card law compliance deadline is nearing, as more than 900,000 affected foodservice workers seek foundational food safety training. The law, SB 602, was authored by Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Pacoima) and enacted Jan. 1 to create a statewide standard for safe food handling practices in California's restaurants, and requires food handlers to undergo basic food safety training and secure a California Food Handler Card by passing an exam with a score of 70 percent or better. …

Heluva Good! Donates $10,000 To VFW Foundation

June 22, 2011 HP Hood LLC

In honor of those who serve our country during the recent Father’s Day weekend, Heluva Good!®, the title sponsor of the “Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dips 400” NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Race, presented the VFW Foundation with a $10,000 donation during Sunday’s pre-race ceremonies in support of the Salute to Military Fathers Program. …

Dairy Checkoff Resources Help Farmers Share Their Story

June 22, 2011 Mid-Atlantic Dairy Association

The farmer-funded dairy checkoff provides tools and resources to help farmers share their story with consumers on how they care for their animals and the environment while producing wholesome, nutritious milk. …

Silk Announces Changes To Product Portfolio

June 22, 2011 Silk Soymilk

Silk® has announced changes to its portfolio of products that reinforce its commitment to sourcing soybeans for all Silk products from North America. Silk Unsweetened will now be offered as an organic-only option, transitioning from its current offering of both natural and organic choices. …

Beautiful Brands International Opening 25 Smallcakes In The Carolinas

June 22, 2011 Laurie Winslow, Tulsa World

Beautiful Brands International has announced an agreement with multi-unit developers Brad and Francy Bauer to open 25 new Smallcakes, A Cupcakery stores in North Carolina and South Carolina. …